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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a seated teacher form, is shown in a white carved arch framed by a red cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange cloth, a turban-like orange head covering, and a rudraksha mala. Multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, magenta and white hang across the arch and figure. Below sits a granite pedestal with a brass plate of flowers, a small brass bell, and a large mound of red-orange pigment. Trees shade the open outdoor courtyard. No physical people are visible.

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December 30 20082008-12-30December 16 20102010-12-16December 16 20102010-12-16A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal inside a white stucco arch, beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots and green foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange turban-like headdress, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a long garland of marigolds in orange, yellow and purple hanging to the base. Two hands hold ritual implements. Red-painted rock forms the base around a small brass lamp stand with bells and a plaque, with scattered marigold offerings on the ground. No people are visible; the scene is an outdoor shrine.2010-08-04July 08 20102010-07-08Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti standing in a silver-coloured arched frame beneath leafy trees. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulders and an orange head cloth, with a garland of white and purple flowers hanging to its feet. It has multiple arms, one hand holding a small object. A small altar in front holds a flower bowl and brass bells and lamps. The base is a raised red-painted mound with a dotted black-and-white border. A person in white clothing with an orange shawl stands at the left edge, partly visible.2009-06-01October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a seated deity sits within a white carved arched niche framed by trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a white beaded necklace and gold ornaments, and is draped with long garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. Two brass oil lamps stand on the black pedestal before a small stone plaque on a red rock base. Green cloth backs the niche. No people are visible.2012-04-30July 21 20092009-07-21January 13 20102010-01-13A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits under a silver arch carved with floral motifs in an outdoor garden beneath a large banyan tree. The murti wears an orange-and-maroon cloth, an orange headband, and rudraksha beads, and is draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with red and purple flowers. Its raised hands hold a drum and a flame, and a carved relief of seated figures appears at its base. A black pedestal with a Kannada inscription and a small white cloth offering rest at the front, with red-painted base stones below. No living people are visible.2010-08-08A dark stone statue of a deity seated in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch, with a yellow and gold draped backdrop and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The murti wears a saffron-coloured headcloth, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, holds a small drum and a staff, and rests a foot on a small figure at its base. Offerings of marigold petals lie around the pedestal, a small oil lamp sits on the lower plinth, and red and orange pigment covers the stone base. Trees frame the outdoor shrine. A plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine in Kannada and English.2013-10-13